What can I do in Ventalló and its holiday cottages?
The ideal place for family tourism. This is Ventalló, a municipality in
Alt Empordà located in the south of Baix Fluvià, in the Empordà plain. A town made up of 10 population centers and more than 70 scattered houses. A place that breathes tranquility on all sides and that you can get to know while cycling. In addition, it has an artificial lake ideal for water skiing, a good architectural heritage and the
Perramon Foundation, for contemporary art.
The history of Ventalló and its surroundings
Due to its location, between wetlands and lowland, Ventalló has had settlements since the Neolithic. Although documented sites have been located there from the 1st century BC to the 8th century and it is known that it was a passage area for both the Greek and Roman Empúries, it is not mentioned until the 11th century, when it belonged to the county of Empúries. Most buildings and remains, however, are Romanesque and belong to the last four centuries.
What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Ventalló?
Get to know the town's architectural heritage
If you want to get to know an authentic town of the Empordà plain, go into the alleys of the various old towns that make up Ventalló. Beyond traditional farmhouses, it's worth visiting the church of Sant Miquel de Ventalló and the various buildings from the 16th to the 18th centuries in the old town, such as Mas Perramon or Casa del Delme. In Pelacalç you will find an interesting architectural complex from the 16th century and the sanctuary of the Mare de Déu de l'Om.
Practice water skiing in the gorges of Valveralla
The gorges of Valveralla, a freshwater lake from the Fluvià river, have become one of the most popular places to practice water skiing. An almost secret place where you can also swim.
Enjoy contemporary art
Do you like art Ventalló hosts the Perramon Foundation, a contemporary art painting and sculpture museum where you will find works by artists such as Josep Guinovart, Modest Cuixart or Enric Pladevall, among others. A very good visit for fans of modern and contemporary art.
Buy and try Ventalló oil or do oil tourism
If you visit Ventalló in October, you can enjoy the Oil Fair, where several oil producers from the Empordà gather. You can also choose to do some of the oil tourism activities offered by Oli de Ventalló, the main company that has recovered the Protected Designation of Origin Oli de l'Empordà.